Gumdrop Cake 1975 Recipe

Name: Gumdrop Cake 1975
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lbs golden raisins or 4 lbs dark raisins; 6 lbs coloured candy sugared gumdrops; 1 lb Crisco shortening; 2 cups brown sugar; 12 large eggs (seperated); 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 teaspoon grated nutmeg; 1/2 cup whole milk

Servings: persons

4 lbs golden raisins or 4 lbs dark raisins
6 lbs coloured candy sugared gumdrops
1 lb Crisco shortening
2 cups brown sugar
12 large eggs (seperated)
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 cup whole milk

1
Chop fruit, gumdrops.
2
Yes even the black ones they give an anise flavour.
3
Sift flour, baking soda.
4
Pour one cup over the chopped gumdrops and raisins.
5
Cream crisco, sugar, and egg yolks, well.
6
Mix liquid alternating with the dry ingredients.
7
Add the gumdrop mixture.
8
Beat the egg white until stiff.
9
Fold egg whites beaten into the cake batter.
10
Line 6 loaf pans with foil.
11
Bake in preheated oven 2 1/2 hours- 3 hours at 275 degrees F.
12
Remove from oven and let cool.
13
Rewrap cooled cakes in the same foil from the pans then double wrap in saran wrap.
14
When left for two weeks, foil will come away very easy.
15
Note glazed cherries may be used as part of the raisins or gumdrops.
16
But a total of 10 pounds fruit should be used.

3942

kcal

Calories

Fat

886

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lbs golden raisins or 4 lbs dark raisins, 6 lbs coloured candy sugared gumdrops, 1 lb Crisco shortening, 2 cups brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Gumdrop Cake 1975 falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Gumdrop Cake 1975

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